Grade:5th

Month:April


Main Concept

World War I
World War II





Guiding Questions

What Were the Causes of WWI and The United States' Entry into the War?
What Was the Great Depression?
What Were the Causes of WWII and The United States' Entry into the War?
How did the United Staes Become a World Power?





Theme/Content Skills

How United States faught to defend the freedom of people in other nations
Causes of the Great Deression
Industrial growth & development, urbanization; impact on North America




Key Terms






Holidays

Earth Day
Easter
Passover
Arbor Day




Student Outcomes






Assessment/Project





Resources for Students






Resources for Teachers

Harcourt Horizons (Red Books) Volume 1 & 2, United States History: Beginnings.
Harcourt Horizons (Red Books) Volume 1 & 2, United States History.




Field Trip Suggestions